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Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC

Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning

The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'

HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

Why are young people leaving to work abroad?

Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years

The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic

Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?

New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?

Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m

The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body

Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns

David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms

The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m

Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.

Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again

Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over

Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents

The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make

Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue

Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'

Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out

How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'

Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

Social supermarket 'helps me to afford Christmas'

Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?

The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

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The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.

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